Display support apparatus for wireless operation in inclined or supine position

a technology for supporting apparatus and display, which is applied in the direction of stands/trestles, beds, kitchen equipment, etc., can solve the problems of not providing any useful way for the attachment of a computer of any kind, requiring a considerable amount of positioning, and not allowing the computer supported thereon to be inverted

US20080111044A1Inactive Publication Date: 2008-05-15GAUER JEFFREY SCOTT +1
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Publication Date
2008-05-15
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Abstract

A device for holding an LCD monitor and user input devices in an inverted position for operation while an operator thereof is in a supine position is provided which comprises at least an attachment for a reclinable display system, an attachment for one or more wireless user input devices, power connectors, a stand for bearing the panel above a surface suitable for a supine operator.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention is generally related to the field of display stands, and more particularly to an apparatus for adjustably supporting display and user input devices for operation in a supine or inclined position.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] People confined to a bed such as a hospital or sick bed have a need to use computers in a supine or inclined position. U.S. Pat. No. 2,193,647, was issued for a bed frame-mounted tray that may hold a book or magazine in an inverted position so that a bedridden person could read while lying in bed. Not only was this invention connected to the bed of the person using the tray, it did not provide for the attachment of a computer of any kind in any useful fashion.

[0003] U.S. Pat. No. 4,848,710, is directed to a device for supporting a computer so that one may use the computer while lying on a bed. This device is on casters on top of the bed so that the entire device must be surrounding the person using the device a...

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[0020]Referring to FIG. 1, a display support apparatus 14 comprises mountings 20 for attaching LCD monitor 24 and stand and support legs 12 for supporting the LCD monitor and holding it in a surface suitable for a supine operate. The surface suitable for a supine operator 10 is either horizontal facing down or slightly inclined and facing down.

[0021]Display support apparatus 14 also comprises a wireless transceiver 18 for streaming video signals between the LCD monitor and a personal computer in its vicinity. Transceiver 18 can be Bluetooth, Wifi or Zigbee transceiver.

[0022]Display support apparatus 14 comprises at least two integrated connectors 16 including a video connector and a power connector for plugging the LCD monitor video cord and the LCD monitor power cord.

[0023]Connector 16 may also comprise USB to transceiver adapter modules (Bluetooth, Wifi or Zigbee). The transceiver adapter modules are used to connect input devices such as USB mouse, USB track ball, USB keyboard, US...